Important Dates

Spring 2021 Academic Schedule

DateDay of WeekEvent
December 18 - January 10Friday - Sunday (3 weeks)Merrymester
January 4MondayEmployees return to work
January 4-8Monday - FridayOpen Enrollment/Advisement (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first term classes, there will be no late registration period)
January 5-8Tuesday - FridaySpring Campus Meetings
January 7ThursdayResidence hall check in for students with housing assignments 10am-5pm
January 11MondayFull term and 1st term face-to-face classes begin
January 18MondayMartin Luther King, Jr. holiday
January 19TuesdayOnline classes begin
February 8MondayMardimester begins (Spring 13-week courses)
February 15-16Monday & TuesdayMardi Gras holidays; Full term Monday night only classes will make up on Friday, February 19 and full term Tuesday night classes will make up on Friday, February 26. (First term course make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean.) Residence halls remain open.
February 26FridaySecond payment of total fees due in Business Office
March 1MondayGulf Coast STEM and Foundation & Alumni Scholarship application deadline
March 3 - 5Wednesday - FridayMidterm exams
March 4-5Thursday - Friday1st Term Final Exams
March 5FridayMidterm grades due for full term courses
March 8MondaySecond term face-to-face classes begin (see eLearning calendar for MSVCCC online classes)
March 12FridayResidence halls close 3:00 p.m.
March 15-19Monday - FridaySpring holidays
March 21SundayResidence Halls re-open 3:00 p.m.
March 31WednesdayFinal payment of total fees due in Business Office
April 1ThursdaySpring 2021 Degree/Diploma application deadline; Summer semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (Radiologic Technology)
April 2FridayGood Friday holiday (residence halls remain open)
April 12MondayPriority Registration begins for Summer & Fall 2021
April 13TuesdayResidence Hall Room Reclaim begins for Fall 2021
May 3 - 7Monday - FridayFinal examinations for full term courses, second term courses and Mardimester courses
May 6ThursdayResidence halls close at 3:00 p.m.
May 13ThursdayGraduation – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
May 15SaturdaySummer Semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application deadline (Health Care Assistant, LPN to RN Traditional and Hybrid Options, and Surgical Technology Programs)

Spring 2021 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule

TermLast day to withdraw with a "W" gradeLast day for 100% refundLast day for 90% refund
Full TermMarch 23January 10January 25
1st 8 week termFebruary 17January 10January 19
2nd 8 week termApril 8March 7March 22
Mardimester termApril 7February 7February 19
MSVCC (online) Full termApril 2January 18February 2
MSVCC (online) January 8 week termFebruary 26January 18January 26
MSVCC (online) March 8 week termApril 23March 14March 22
MSVCC (online) January 4 week termFebruary 5January 18January 22
MSVCC (online) February 4 week termMarch 5February 14February 18
MSVCC (online) March 4 week termApril 2March 14March 18
MSVCC (online) April 4 week termApril 30April 11April 15

* MSVCC (online) dates subject to change.

Spring 2021 Testing Schedule

DateExam TimeClass Time
Saturday, May 18:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Saturday morning classes
Monday, May 38:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.-8:53 a.m.MWF
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.10:00 a.m.-10:53 a.m.MWF
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.11:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m.MWF
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m.MWF
Tuesday, May 48:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.TR
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.TR
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.-2:53 p.m.MWF
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m.TR
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.TR
Wednesday, May 58:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.-9:53 a.m.MWF
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.-12:53 p.m.MWF
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.-1:53 p.m.MWF
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.MW
Thursday, May 68:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.TR
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m.TR
1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.TR
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m.TR
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.TR
Friday, May 78:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Other classes

Evening class exams will be the last meeting of the semester during exam week. Exams in all flexibly scheduled courses will be given during the last class meeting.

Summer 2021 Academic Schedule

DateDay of WeekEvent
May 28FridaySummer 2021 Registration
May 31MondayMemorial Day holiday (Make-up date June 4)
June 1TuesdayAll full-term and 1st term face to face and online classes begin
June 28Monday2nd term online begins
June 30WednesdayFinal payment of total fees due

Last day to complete the FAFSA for summer financial aid
July 2Friday1st term final exams; Registration for 2nd term
July 5MondayFall 2021 Semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (EMT/EMS-Paramedic, Health Care Assistant, Practical  Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Respiratory Care Technology Programs)
July 5 - 9Monday - FridaySummer Break
July 12Monday2nd term face-to-face begins
August 2 - 6Monday - FridayFull-term final exams (given during the last class meeting)
August 6Friday2nd Term Final Exams

Summer 2021 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule

TermLast day to withdraw with a "W" gradeLast day for 100% refundLast day for 90% refund
Full TermJuly 13May 31June 8
1st 5 week termJune 22May 31June 3
2nd 5 week termAugust 2July 11July 14
MSVCC (online) Full TermJuly 9May 31June 8
MSVCC (online) 1st TermJune 18May 31June 4
MSVCC (online) 2nd TermJuly 16June 27July 1

* The refund deadline and last day to receive a “W” for short term, weekend and online classes vary. Please contact the Admissions Office for questions regarding those dates.

Spring 2023 Academic Schedule

DateDay of WeekEvent
December 19 - January 6Monday - FridayMerrymester (3 weeks)
January 3TuesdayEmployees return to work
January 3-6Tuesday - FridaySpring Campus Meetings
January 3-6Tuesday - FridayOpen Enrollment Week
January 9MondayResidence Halls Check-in for Students with Housing Assignments - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
January 11WednesdayFull term and 1st term face-face classes begin
January 16MondayMartin Luther King, Jr. holiday
January 17TuesdayOnline Classes Begin
February 6MondaySpring 13-week courses begin
February 20-21Monday & TuesdayMardi Gras holidays; Full term Monday night only classes will make up on Friday, February 24 and full term Tuesday night classes will make up on Friday, March 3rd. (First term course make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean.) Residence halls remain open.
March 1WednesdayAdvisement month begins for Summer and Fall 2023
March 1 - 3Wednesday - FridayMidterm exams
March 2-3Thursday-Friday1st Term Final Exams
March 3FridayMidterm grades due for full term courses
March 6MondaySecond term face-to-face classes begin (see eLearning calendar for online classes)
March 17FridayResidence halls close 3:00 p.m.
March 20-24Monday - FridaySpring holidays
March 26SundayResidence Halls re-open 3:00 p.m.
March 31FridayMS Help Grant Application Deadline
April 1SaturdaySpring 2023 Degree/Diploma application deadline; Summer semester Health Sciences Division Application Deadline (Radiologic Technology)
April 1SaturdayGulf Coast STEM and Foundation & Alumni Scholarship application deadline
April 3MondayRock the Registration begins for Summer & Fall 2023
April 4TuesdayResidence Hall Room - Reclaim begins for Fall 2023
April 7FridayGood Friday holiday (residence halls remain open)
May 1-5Monday - FridayFinal examinations for full term courses and second term courses
May 4ThursdayResidence halls close at 3:00 p.m.
May 11ThursdayGraduation – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
May 13SaturdaySummer Semester Health Sciences Division Application deadline (Health Care Assistant, LPN to RN Traditional and Hybrid Options, and Surgical Technology Programs).

Spring 2023 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule

TermLast day to withdraw with a "W" gradeLast day for 100% refundLast day for 90% refund
Full TermMarch 27January 10January 25
1st 8 week termFebruary 15January 10January 18
2nd 8 week termApril 10March 5March 13
13-Week TermApril 3February 5February 18
MSVCC (online) Dec 3 week termJanuary 4December 19December 21
MSVCC (online) Full TermMarch 31January 16January 31
MSVCC (online) 13 week termApril 3February 5February 18
MSVCC (online) Jan 8 week termFebruary 24January 16January 24
MSVCC (online) Jan 4 week termFebruary 3January 16January 20
MSVCC (online) Feb 4 week termMarch 3February 12February 16
MSVCC (online) Mar 4 week termMarch 31March 12March 16
MSVCC (online) Mar 8 week termApril 21March 12March 20
MSVCC (online) Apr 4 week termApril 28April 10April 13

Spring 2023 Testing Schedule

DateExam TimeClass Time
Saturday, April 298:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Saturday morning classes
Monday, May 18:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.-8:53 a.m.MWF
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.10:00 a.m.-10:53 a.m.MWF
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.11:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m.MWF
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m.MWF
Tuesday, May 28:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.TR
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.TR
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.-2:53 p.m.MWF
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m.TR
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.TR
Wednesday, May 38:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.-9:53 a.m.MWF
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.-12:53 p.m.MWF
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.-1:53 p.m.MWF
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.MW
Thursday, May 48:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.TR
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m.TR
1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.TR
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m.TR
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.TR
Friday, May 58:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Other classes

Summer 2023 Academic Schedule

DateDay of WeekEvent
May 8MondayMaymester
May 26FridaySummer 2023 Registration
May 29MondayMemorial Day holiday (Make-up date June 9 )
May 30TuesdayAll full-term and 1st term face to face and online classes begin
June 26Monday2nd term online begins
June 30FridayLast day to complete the FAFSA for summer financial aid
June 30Friday1st term final exams; Registration for 2nd term
July 1SaturdaySummer 2023 Degree/Diploma application deadline
Fall 2023 Semester Health Sciences Division Application Deadline (EMT/EMS-Paramedic, Health Care Assistant, Practical  Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Respiratory Care Technology Programs)

Fall 2023 Gala Scholarship Application deadline
July 3 - 7Monday - FridaySummer Break
July 10Monday2nd term face-to-face begins
July 31 - August 4Monday - FridayFull-term final exams (given during the last class meeting)
August 4Friday2nd Term Final Exams

Fall 2023 Academic Schedule

DateEvent
Wednesday, March 1, 2023Gulf Coast STEM and Foundation & Alumni Scholarship application priority deadline
Friday, March 31, 2023Financial aid deadline
Monday, August 7, 2023Open Enrollment BEGINS
Tuesday, August 8, 2023Staff Convocation
Friday, August 11, 2023Open Enrollment ENDS
Monday, August 14, 2023New Personnel Orientation
Tuesday, August 15, 2023Fall Faculty Convocation
Tuesday, August 15, 2023Residence hall check-in for students with housing assignments 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023Campus Workshops
Wednesday, August 16, 2023Advising/Registration - All faculty return (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first-term classes.)
Thursday, August 17, 2023All full term and 1st term face-to-face and online classes begin
Monday, September 4, 2023Labor Day holiday (classes that meet on Monday nights only will make-up on Friday, September 8)
Monday, September 11, 2023Fall 13-week courses start
Friday, September 15, 20232023-24 Mississippi State Aid application deadline (MTAG, MESG, etc.)
Sunday, October 1, 20232024-25 Mississippi State Aid application opens (MTAG, MESG, etc.)
Monday, October 2, 2023Advisement month begins for Spring 2024
Monday, October 9, 2023Columbus Day holidays BEGIN; Night class make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean. (All offices closed; residence halls remain open)
Tuesday, October 10, 2023Columbus Day holidays END
Wednesday, October 11, 2023Midterm exams for full term classes BEGIN
Thursday, October 12, 2023Final exams for first term classes BEGIN. Midterm grades due for full term courses.
Friday, October 13, 2023Final exams for first term classes END. Midterm grades due for full term courses.
Friday, October 13, 2023Midterm exams for full term classes END
Tuesday, October 17, 2023All 2nd term face-to-face and online classes begin.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023Fall 2023 Degree/Diploma application deadline
Wednesday, November 1, 2023Rock the Registration begins for Spring 2024.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023Spring semester Health Sciences Division application deadline (Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Health Information Technology, Public Health/Navigator, Surgical Technology, Health Care Assistant, Practical Nursing and Associates Degree Nursing Programs)
Wednesday, November 1, 2023Spring 2024 Finish Strong Scholarship Application priority deadline
Thursday, November 2, 2023Residence hall room-reclaim begins for Spring 2024.
Friday, November 17, 2023Residence halls close 3:00 p.m.
Monday, November 20, 2023Thanksgiving holidays BEGIN
Friday, November 24, 2023Thanksgiving holidays END
Sunday, November 26, 2023Residence halls re-open 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 7, 2023Final examinations for full term courses and second term courses BEGIN
Wednesday, December 13, 2023Final examinations for full term courses and second term courses END
Thursday, December 14, 2023Residence halls close 3:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15, 2023Begin Christmas holidays after exams; Offices close 5:00 p.m.
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